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[Atrix 4G General] xtt13:
Nope sim is still in the 2g. Data is still 200mb so I haven't put the sim in the iPhone 4 yet. Even tried to get new sim this morning and have them activate the sim in store before activating at home with iTunes. I'm going through the iTunes activation each time selecting unlimited data but it's just not getting onto the acct. :(
[Atrix 4G General] ujmnz:
Well, I mean when you call 611. We don't have the ability to add the code for the 2g iphone, but our supervisors do.
[Atrix 4G General] tweety18873:
You have to put the SIM in the Iphone 4 after registering from the 2G so the smartphone personal unlimited data plan will show up. You should also get a text message telling you to upgrade your data plan. You can then call 611 or go to an authorized AT&T store to upgrade from Iphone legacy plan to smartphone personal. Cannot be done online because it will tell you there is a conflict on your choices.

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[Atrix 4G General] xtt13:
But I thought the $20 unlimited plan has to show up on the 2g before I should swap the sim card to get the $30 unlimited plan for the iPhone 4. Right now my acct still shows 200mb plan.
[Atrix 4G General] tweety18873:
I would try and start all over again. Go to an AT&T store and get a fresh SIM. Then put the SIM in the Iphone 2G connect through Itunes MUST chose factory restore then go through the registration process...

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[Atrix 4G General] xtt13:
Yeah only thing is I've tried every permutation including fresh sim and factory restore. sigh. :(

1 - microsim from iPhone 4 into the 2g. Restored and selected unlimited plan but nothing changed still had the 200mb

2 - fresh sim into iPhone 2g. Restored and selected unlimited. No service for over 24 hours. Old sim in iPhone 4 continued to work until I called technical support. They added imei number and activated the sim but still no unlimited data in te acct

3 - fresh sim. Had AT&T activate in store first without phone this morning. Restored and selected unlimited with 2g. phone works but no unlimited data on acct. guess I'll try calling customer service tonight. :(
[Atrix 4G General] bubsnews:
See bold above, maybe you need to leave old SIM out of phone while doing the iphone2 'trick'? I mean, if you have one phone active and you get a blank SIM and try to activate that new SIM in another phone, wouldn't their system be able to tell you already have a phone active on your account? Their account is not going to allow you to add another phone without a calling plan attached to it (of course, they do not allow you to add a line on your own either).

Maybe that's the problem???
[Atrix 4G General] tweety18873:
Are you trying this with two SIM, one on the 2G and 4? If so, it will not work. You have to get rid of the old SIM and only use the new one...

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[Atrix 4G General] xtt13:
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by getting rid of the old sim. The first attempt was with the microsim, so that was just one sim. The second attempt was with the microsim still in the iphone 4 and the new sim in the 2g. I assumed they were going to deactivate the one in the iphone 4 automatically. Do you mean I need to remove the microsim from the iphone 4 and let it sit there? The third attempt I had att activate the sim in the store so the other sim was deactivated at the same time, then I activated the phone through itunes.

In general are you saying I need to remove any sim associated with my number from its device except for the fresh sim in the 2g? I'm just about to give up after having talked to technical support twice, upgrades dept once, and 3 att store visits... hahaha
[Atrix 4G General] Dystopiq:
Thanks a bunch. Needed this!
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
You are thinking waaaaaaay to much on this. 1 SIM card should've been enough.

The SIM you are currently using on your iphone 4 is the one that needs to be used to activate the iphone 2G. It also has to NOT EVER been used to activate a 2G before. After the iphone 2G is activated via itunes ...THATS IT! Don't get any more SIM cards from at&t. From what you wrote ..you're going back to at&t to get a new SIM card to use in your iphone 4. WHY? once that happens your SIM in the 2G will deactivate. When your iphone 2G is activated..thats the phone you'll be using for a bit until your account is updated to the new data plan ..or start receiving emails from at&t confirming the data change. Thats it. Be patient.
[Atrix 4G General] melbourne408:
Agreed

Sent From My Swaggin 1.6 Son of Glitch
[Atrix 4G General] admiez:
Two days ago I got a new sim card and replaced the phone on my account by activating the iPhone 2G. I received email confirmation almost immediately and my account was showing the iPhone $20 unlimited plan.

I kept the sim on that phone for 2 days and today I popped it into the Atrix 4G. So far I have not received any message or notification about it. I checked my account and it has all these options now. Should I just wait or try to switch to the $30 plan?
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
As soon as i saw that option ..i switched. You should be fine as well.
[Atrix 4G General] LordLoss:
Hey, new here.

I had a few questions on doing this.

1. if I get the unlimited data, can I just pop the sim card into a android phone and then get unlimited data?

2. If I get the unlimited data, can I sign up for a new contract and keep the unlimited data still?

p.s. I can get on here through my computer because I can only tether though the phone I'm on, so if anyone could reply through a IM or email, I'd appreciate it a lot.

the email is

- Josh
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
email sent.
[Atrix 4G General] LordLoss:
Thank you so much again!

I now have a infuse with unlimited data :)
[Atrix 4G General] jasonwalker1980:
I Have an iPhone 2G to loan out if anyone is interested please contact me for info if you want that nice Unlimited plan. I will include all the instructions as well.
[Atrix 4G General] hondasr:
The door is open again. So I can setup unlimited data plan. Please pm me.
[Atrix 4G General] wickedn355:
Just a quick update. I opted to use the Iphone 2G for a week since my billing cycle was at a near end (what a pain it was!). I put my simcard into the HTC Inspire and waited a day. I didn't get unlimited right away though. I finally had to call 611, change my imei and ask to have my unlimited data grandfathered. It went smoothly and the cc person was nice. Going back to Andy Thatcher's post, he had to call 611 anyway. I guess there really is no way around talking to an AT&T representative. Well, unless you have hondasr do it for you. But I do have unlimited SmartPhone data now and I'm already tethering from it too. It's awesome!
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Tethering to xbox live with my unlimited data plan
[Atrix 4G General] jruweaver:
1000 internets and thanks to you! I have my unlimited data back.
[Atrix 4G General] mviana:
I have to say that hondasr is THE MAN!!! Totally hooked me up. He did all the work and I did nothing. Very sweet!!

Thanks again.

Marc
[Atrix 4G General] Jspeer:
How do I get my unlimited plan grandfathered to my account after I get it?
[Atrix 4G General] ccrows:
Even if you are not trolling, your ping is gonna kill your gaming so have fun with that...
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
Yeah my ping is not killing my gaming so im having fun with it.....
[Atrix 4G General] lexxu1:
I'm currently on the $15/200mb plan, just to clarify, the end result would be $20 a month for unlimited data+200text or $30 for this smart pro unlimited? I'm getting mixed answers.
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
Following this guide...end result should be $30 Unlimited Smartphone plan...

Sent from my AWESOME Atrix
[Atrix 4G General] lexxu1:
Darn, so it's impossible to keep the price at $20? Won't they bend, especially since we've (my family) been customers for over 15 years. I don't have control over this because my parents have the primary line.
[Atrix 4G General] Alcapone263:
no, the only way to get unlimited data is to pay the 30 dollars a month. sorry man =\
[Atrix 4G General] lexxu1:
*Cracks knuckles* Oh well, it's negotiation time. -___________- I don't know which will be harder, the negotiation with the rents, or with ATT.
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
Reall? I mean it is 200mb for 15, 2gb for 25 or unlimited for 30. You ever think that maybe you should just do something to make the 30 bucks a month and pay them? Seriously, I wonder what is up with kids today.
[Atrix 4G General] ujmnz:
There is no negotiating, our knowledge database specifically states the 20 dollar data plan is only compatible with the original iphone. There is no way that can stay once the imei is changed in the billing system. The system tells us (csr) that we need to choose an appropriate plan for the phone. It won't let us save the changes to the imei unless we do.
[Atrix 4G General] jstrayy:
You could just keep the iPhone plan... the system won't update the imei unless you call. The negatives would be insurance and warranty. And I'm not speaking theoretically. I did it for my gf and she had the iPhone plan for a month until I updated her imei through att
[Atrix 4G General] ujmnz:
Yeah, not changing the imei would work, the only phones that wouldn't work with are blackberries i think.
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
If you are going to use a phone that at&t does not recognize, this preventing the automatic switch, why not take advantage of the $10 plan?
[Atrix 4G General] jstrayy:
Won't work. Not all internet plans work with any phone.
[Atrix 4G General] ujmnz:
And i'll have to look again to make sure, but if i remember correctly, the unlimited to any mobile calling is not compatible with a line with the 20 dollar plan as well. Just something else to keep in mind. It will still let you add the feature, just won't have unlimited calling to cell phones.
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
Wierd that I get the same speed/ service on medianet 10 lines as smartphone 30 unlimited lines.
[Atrix 4G General] lexxu1:
LOL, what's up with my parents is they're asian. Plain and simple. I have a job. I pay for my car. I have more than enough income to pay for it. The negotiation is convincing them that it's necessary enough. I understand where they're coming from, but like you said, $15 for 200 mb, or $30 for unlimited. It's a real big pain in the ass, I have to gather up everything and make a special little presentation to them -__________- It was hard enough getting this phone. ugh. xD
[Atrix 4G General] erraz:
I know what you mean:)
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
I apologize for making my assumption. Just convince them that if you don't get unlimited now that you may be stuck paying for tiered data forever. Best of luck to you.
[Atrix 4G General] lexxu1:
It's all good, haha.
[Atrix 4G General] hondasr:
Yes works very good actually i have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and a HTC Sensation Z710a both have att hdspa 850/1900 and on both the nonsmartphone data for $10 work very good and I have about 3mb down and 1mb up.
[Atrix 4G General] mviana:
Does that $10 Medianet plan only work for phones that are imported? I used to be able to do the same thing with my old TyTN that was imported.
[Atrix 4G General] hondasr:
Yes but you will need a imei for a nonsmartphone. If you get one smartphone from Canada,

Puerto Rico ( carrier Claro) or South America with 850/1900 hdspa you will have 4g for $10 unlimited
[Atrix 4G General] bekarhoo:
Is it still possible?

Can someone who can do this remotely, via any required access pm me? A person did it for me last month, but would like to get it on my Atrix. thanks
[Atrix 4G General] loktite:
Pm hondasr and see if he can currently. If not I should have an iphone 2g available to rent next week.
[Atrix 4G General] bekarhoo:
Thanks..been trying to reach Hondasr..hopefully will connect with him..if not I would like to take up your offer..
[Atrix 4G General] iOSlulz:
i should have 2 for rent soon.
[Atrix 4G General] z_zk_z:
need an iphone to rent for short time in DC/Springfield VA

need an iphone to rent for short time in DC/Springfield VA
[Atrix 4G General] crispy1805:
I need one for rent im in SC
[Atrix 4G General] twelveone:
I would love to get the contact information of someone who could do this for me or some who has an iphone 2g to rent. PM please if you have any info!
[Atrix 4G General] bmw37:
use friends IMEI to do this

If someone has an Iphone 2G, can I just use their IMEI to associate with my account to get this data trick to work, or do I have to physically have the phone? Instructions on how to do this would be great.
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
Imei should be all you need and instructions are clearly stated in the OP.
[Atrix 4G General] rrktt:
Can I use someone's IMEI or rent their iPhone? I'm in the NJ/NYC area. PM me please
[Atrix 4G General] bmw37:
Thanks, I understand the procedure, just not the difference if you don't physically have the iphone. Do you just call AT&T and have them associate the IMEI?

Thanks
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:


I did it with a 2G...but I guess you don't neeeeed a actual phone...2G imei should work.
[Atrix 4G General] twelveone:
I bought an Iphone 2g off ebay this weekend for $50. It came in the mail today and it took me about 20 minutes to get unlimited data on both my wife's and my Infuse.:)

I am going to use the iphone to get my in-laws unlimited data on their infuses as well.
[Atrix 4G General] slowjett:
Last year the $15 flip phone unlimited medianet plan (just before it was phased out) was added to a certain persons phone. They are still rockin it. Hits 4g speeds no problem. Its been on a tilt, tilt2, aria, and now the atrix.
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
You can still get the unlimited medianet plan. Just switched one of my kids lines to it using a desire z. 10.99/mo.
[Atrix 4G General] terpfan2011:
Looking to rent or receive a courtesy loan of an imei

To do this trick. Thank you,

Brad

PM me if you are able to rent me one/or wanted to loan me your imei (thank you again)

I live in Baltimore in case you were wondering about providing me shipping costs as well.
[Atrix 4G General] slowjett:
How? Is it possible to do it online?
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
Just call 611. You can't do it online. Tell them you are getting rid of your smartphone and give them the imei number of a phone they don't sell.
[Atrix 4G General] dacho:
I have the same plan and I can't get the infuse to connect to 4g. I understand that atrix and infuse are two different phones but in theory infuse should connect if atrix does. Would you mind sharing how you did this?
[Atrix 4G General] slowjett:
Im not sure if I'm getting 4g. I get H+ (hsdp)? Im certain its the same thing on ATT's network.

Speed test tells me my download is 3.1mbs and my upload is 1.1mbps.. I'd say that's pretty decent.

I called and had them add it to my flip phone one day, jsut media net for non-smartphones. I had to give them the IME of the phone. They added it and since then I had put the sim card in many other phones.
[Atrix 4G General] crispy1805:
Did you guys have to wait? If so, for how long? I just went through the process, but I have yet to receive the verification email yet (got the first two). It's only been around 30 min.

I checked my online account and it still says DataPro 2GB, but it has changed the imei to the IPhone I guess, the system sees it as one there.

Just got the activation email --- it took about 13 hours to come.
[Atrix 4G General] christianlr25:
Any AT&T reps in the Los Angeles area that can possibly do this for me?
[Atrix 4G General] Aawa:
I bought an iphone 2g from ebay for $50 and just did this trick about 5 mins ago. I was able to get a CSR change my plan from the iphone 2g plan to unlimited, but she needed to get a supervisior to override the error she was getting since the unlimited plan isn't offered anymore. But after about 5mins on the phone with her, I was able to get it done without any issue.
[Atrix 4G General] mac208x:
Is it possible to do this with a blackberry flip phone from T-Mobile? Or and old ass AT&T pre paid phone?
[Atrix 4G General] twelveone:
The three times I have done this so far has been a different experience each time. When I did my phone, the CSR was great. She knew exactly what to do and I was off the phone in just a few minutes.

For my wife's phone, the CSR never could get it right. She told me the change had been made but she had switched the IMEI numbers, but not the data plan. She still had me on the iphone unlimited data and my wife got text messages that said she needed a new plan. When I called to get this fixed, the CSR that I spoke with apologized for the problem and had it fixed in just a few minutes.

For my Father-in-law's phone, the CSR had to double check with her supervisor that it was okay. She came back on the phone, a few minutes later and made the switch with no trouble.

In every case, I have never been told it can't be done.

I will be doing this fore my mother-in-law and my brother-in-law with weekend. Who knows what the CSR will do then. Hopefully I will get a good one. It's like playing CSR roulette.
[Atrix 4G General] Aawa:
I figured that it just depends on the CSR that you get on how fast they can help you. The one I had somewhat knew what to do, but needed a supervisor to get past a few errors she hadnt seen before. But it didn't take along at all. I am going to be doing this trick for some friends that are on AT&T and dont have unlimited data.
[Atrix 4G General] loktite:
I have an iphone2g available to rent, pm if interested.
[Atrix 4G General] koreansrulez:
will doing this void the amazon wireless instant discount policy? i want to try this but i feel like if I do it they'll charge me the 250$ fee.
[Atrix 4G General] jstrayy:
No. Amazon only cares that you don't lower the rate plan, cancel any lines, or remove features..... even then I have had 3 phones with Amazon back to back and always canceled before the 6 months.... never have I paid the $250
[Atrix 4G General] n0kia916:
Anyone Help me with this?

Anyone able to help me with this? Need to rent IMEI # etc

in Albuquerque NM area
[Atrix 4G General] clwithers:
I would also like to rent an IMEI# please pm me.
[Atrix 4G General] mac208x:
Tried to do this yesterday and the guy instead of putting me on the smartphone unlimited puts me on the 200mb 4g data. Than I call again told the lady what the last guy did and she put me on hold for like 15 min and comes back telling me that they could not put it on my account since the last time I had unlimited was a year ago and they have no record showing that I have been charged foe the 2g unlimited for my iphone. Should I do the process again and tell them to put me on the plan first than switch me to the ATRIX imei?
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
@mac,

You will have to do it again but I am pretty sure you will need a new sim unless the original activation never went through.
[Atrix 4G General] Georgio.C:
Did this today, worked great. no questions asked by lady in store.
[Atrix 4G General] clwithers:
How do you do it with the IMEI alone?
[Atrix 4G General] blucoke:
If you don't mind me asking, how long ago was the last time you bought a phone through Amazon?

When you said you canceled before the 6 months & never paid $250.... do you mean if I buy a phone w/2 yrs contract plan requirement through Amazon and canceled the plan within 6 months, I don't have to pay any penalty fee(s) to anyone?

Thanks in advance for clarification!
[Atrix 4G General] blucoke:
Can someone clarify this...

Are you saying if I'm using a flip phone (instead of iphone2) when calling ATT to put me on the Unlimited Medianet Plan, once I'm on the plan I can just switch back to my HTC Inspire w/o worrying about ATT upgrade me to smart phone data plan?

Also, will Motorola RAZAR V3 work to sign up for the Medianet Plan?

Thanks!
[Atrix 4G General] RaylanGivens:
Some help would be most appreciated

I would like to join in on this, if someone has the time let me know and what I need to do I could rent or hunt tell me what would be the easiest.

Thanks
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
In order to use the medianet plan you need to have a phone that at&t does not recognize. Bell Canada phones are a good source as they use the same bands as at&t. Other phones will work you just need to be sure they support the correct frequencies.
[Atrix 4G General] ujmnz:
This is what I've done three times so far without having the phone.

Call customer care and tell them you can't go to store for sim card and that you have the iphone with you and ask to speak with their manager to add the soc code mmv1 for the unlimited data plan for the original iphone after you give them the imei.

Then, once you have it, do not put sim card in atrix ( or leave phone off, as billing system might add 25 dollar data plan) until after you call back. You call them and say you are switching to atrix, give them imei, and say you want to keep unlimited. If they say you can't, immediately ask for supervisor ( I've done it three times for friends, and they always told me they can't even though they could, they just didn't know)
[Atrix 4G General] gammite:
i have an imei for rent. pm me for details.
[Atrix 4G General] mac208x:
Last time I checked after I tried to do this they put me on the 200mb data but than I log into my account and im on the smartphone personal with is weird!
[Atrix 4G General] g_says:
I would like to rent the imei. But I am unsure how to do the process using it. Maybe if ibrent it from you you can send me instructions on doing so
[Atrix 4G General] ks499:
I'm interested in renting the imei as well if I can get instructions. :)
[Atrix 4G General] blucoke:
Sorry, but I need more clarification please.....

After I use a flip phone/non-ATT recognized phone to get onto the Unlimited Medianet Plan, can I switch to a smartphone (I have a HTC Inspire 4G) if I want to stay on the Unlimited Medianet Plan or will ATT put me on the new Smartphone Data Plan when I switch to smartphone?

Thanks in advance!
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
Switching to a phone that at&t recognizes, such as the inspire, will eventually get you swithed to a smartphone data plan.
[Atrix 4G General] blucoke:
Even if I had the inspire rooted & unlocked?

Btw, any idea what is the Family plan's rates are like using this iPhone 2G to sign up for Unlimited Data Plan? Thanks!
[Atrix 4G General] newter55:
At&t will recognize the imei of the inspire as a smartphone hence the need for a non at&t branded phone. Many excellent choices exist such as the incredible s, sensation, EVO 3d, galaxy s2, etc.

As for the unlimited data using the iPhone2g method, it is $30/mo for each line.
[Atrix 4G General] MidtownHD:
can I rent a imei? I want to get unlimited for my iPhone 4.
[Atrix 4G General] RaylanGivens:
Can someone please help me

I would like to get the unlimited data please PM me with instructions and I need to rent also.
[Atrix 4G General] clwithers:
I was able to get on the unlimited plan, but when I called, the CSM told me that I just switched to the unlimited plan on 9/8/2011 so I told her I would just keep the Iphone. Guess I will have to call back and ask for a new rep.
[Atrix 4G General] mystickdreamer:
I can confirm most of this date:9/13/2011

Done it his morning but you need a new unactivated sim card or atleast I did
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:


can't you just switch it on your online account? That's what I did. Never spoke to a rep at all.
[Atrix 4G General] clwithers:
It says that my phone can't use that plan when I tried it. Did you call them and update your IMEI prior to changing it online?
[Atrix 4G General] defnow:
i didnt call them AT ALL when i did this months ago. I waited till at&ts system read my iphone 2gs imei. When i saw that it was updated and was under the iphone unlimited plan, i took out the sim and put it back into my Atrix. The next day i had the option for "smartphone unlimited".
[Atrix 4G General] clwithers:
Aye the option is there, it just wont allow me to select it.